Hurstfield is in Lancing and in Adur district. BN15 9PA is located in the Churchill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Worthing and Shoreham. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hurstfield, Lancing, BN15 9PA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN15 9PB, BN15 9HY, BN15 9JP, BN15 9JB, BN15 9HU, BN15 9JW, BN15 9JD, BN15 9JE, BN15 8UA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN15 9PA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.7% | 52% | -3.7% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 44.3% | 48% | 3.7% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BN15 9PA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.9% | 48.8% | 6.9% | 37.9% | 10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.5% | 32.9% | -4.6% | 44.2% | -11.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.4% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 12.1% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 2.4% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.4% | 38.7% | -8.7% | 48.4% | -9.7% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 39.5% | 5.7% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 14.2% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 4.6% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.6% | 22.1% | -2.5% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 26.1% | 12.1% | -14.0% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.7% | 22.5% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 9.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 17.6% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.3% | 18.3% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -15.5% |
| Other | 2.2% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.2% | 95.9% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 94.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.2% | 94.3% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 94.6% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.6% | 76.7% | -6.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 25.1% | 13.5% | 11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.5% | 37.2% | 18.3% |
| Christian | 35.6% | 46.2% | -10.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hurstfield was 89.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.2% lower than the Churchill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hurstfield has the 10th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Churchill and the 47th highest crime rate of 209 local areas in Adur .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Hurstfield, Lancing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-01-05 | £317,783 |
| 23 Hurstfield, Lancing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £311,000 | 2022-09-07 | £308,575 |
| 36 Hurstfield, Lancing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £292,000 | 2020-11-20 | £345,647 |
| 23 Hurstfield, Lancing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2016-07-19 | £237,974 |
| 26 Hurstfield, Lancing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2016-04-22 | £317,703 |
BN15 9PA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Other | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boundstone Nursery School Upper Boundstone Lane , BN15 9QX | 4out of 4 | 837 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sompting Village Primary School White Styles Road , Sompting BN15 0BU | 2out of 4 | 1,009 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Globe Primary Academy Irene Avenue , BN15 9NZ | 3out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaside Primary School Freshbrook Road , BN15 8DL | 4out of 4 | 1,690 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Lancing Primary School Mill Road , Adur BN15 0PT | 3out of 4 | 1,875 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst Infant School Lyndhurst Road , BN11 2DG | 3out of 4 | 1,946 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sir Robert Woodard Academy Upper Boundstone Lane , BN15 9QZ | 2out of 4 | 1,177 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing Selborne Road , BN11 2JX | 3out of 4 | 1,845 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE High School Sackville Road , BN14 8BG | 2out of 4 | 2,541 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bohunt School Worthing 65a Broadwater Road , BN14 8AH | 3out of 4 | 3,013 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worthing High School South Farm Road , BN14 7AR | 3out of 4 | 3,552 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springboard Education 55 South Street , Lancing BN15 8AN | - not rated | 990 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sompting Abbotts School Church Lane , Sompting BN15 0AZ | - not rated | 1,942 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seadown School Seadown House, 1a Farncombe Road , BN11 2BE | - not rated | 2,611 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancing College Preparatory School at Worthing Broadwater Road , BN14 8HU | - not rated | 2,957 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Educate U Unit 2, , 58c Chapel Road BN12 6JT | - not rated | 3,151 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Incentive Management | Aspect House, 63 Spencer Road | 191 yd | |
| Auctioneers Kitchen | 65 Chartwell Road | 285 yd | |
| The Fuel Stop - South Coast Gym | Unit 7, Chartwell Business Centre, 42 Chartwell Road | 410 yd | |
| Wild Wonderland Lancing | Unit 6, Chartwell Business Centre, 42 Chartwell Road | 410 yd | |
| TeamSport Indoor Karting | Unit 2, 30 Chartwell Road | 458 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean View Diving Club (Bar) | 158 - 160 South Street | 805 yd | |
| The Burger Barn | The Farmers, 17 South Street | 811 yd | |
| Farmers Hotel | The Farmers, 17 South Street | 811 yd | |
| Sussex County Football Association | Sussex County Football Association Culver Road | 813 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | British Legion Club, 6 Culver Road | 813 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus House | 9, Seadown Parade, 16 Bowness Avenue | 547 yd | |
| Andreas Takeaway | 8 South Street | 781 yd | |
| Lee House | 9 South Street | 805 yd | |
| New China | 93 South Street | 816 yd | |
| Prithi Raj | 103 South Street | 825 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sompting Supermarket | 8, Seadown Parade, 16 Bowness Avenue | 547 yd | |
| ASDA | Asda South Street | 768 yd | |
| Co-Op | 30, Queens Parade North Road | 935 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Croshaw Recreation Ground Grafton Drive | grass pitches | 281 yd |
| South Coast Gym CHARTWELL BUSINESS CENTRE CHARTWELL BUSINESS CENTRE CHARTWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 407 yd |
| Sussex County Football Association CULVER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 802 yd |
| Monks Recreation Ground Crabtree Lane | grass pitches | 958 yd |
| Ecogym Lancing 28E 28E BRIGHTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,017 yd |
| The Globe Primary Academy IRENE AVENUE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,033 yd |
| Sir Robert Woodard Academy UPPER BOUNDSTONE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,045 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 60 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 164.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.